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Laura Bozzo has lost her patience with her compatriot Jaime Bayly. The Peruvian TV hostess recently announced she will file a lawsuit against Bayly in the United States because she is tired of him using his show El francotirador to insult and ridicule her. “*

Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) (NASDAQ: SBSA) announced today that Alexis Valdes, the famous Cuban comedian and actor, will appear on the next episode of “Bayly,” the Latin American version of Larry King Live. Hosted by renowned journalist and writer, Jaime Bayly, whose style and personality resemble that of Larry King, the episode will air tonight at 10:00 PM EST on MEGA TV Channel 22 and at 11:00 PM PST on DirecTV Channel 405.

Valdes is known in Cuba for his characters “Bandurria” and “Cristinito” and is a true representative of Latin comedy.

After working in Cuba for over 10 years and being one of the most popular and admired artistic figures in the country, Valdes moved to Spain and then moved to. In 2004, he wrote and directed the movie “Un Rey en La Habana”, which was nominated at the 2005 “Festival de Cine Español de Málaga” (Málaga Spanish Film Festival). His acting experience includes roles in films such as “90 Millas” (2005), “El Oro de Moscú” (2003) and “Clara y Elena” (2001)

Do not miss the talented Alexis Valdés on “Bayly,” when he will discuss his career and plans for future projects, tonight at 10:00 PM EST on MEGA TV Channel 22 and at 11:00 PM PST DirecTV Channel 405 – your favorite stations.
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Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) (NASDAQ: SBSA) announced today that the party held to celebrate the national launch of MEGA TV was a huge success. Through a partnership with DirecTV Más, MEGA TV is being broadcasted nationally over Channel 405. Held on November 1 at the exclusive Chakra Club in Miami Beach, the party treated guests to brilliant Latin entertainment. The official national launch of DirecTV was on October 17.

Celebrities and leading personalities such as Julio Sabala, Tito Puente Jr., Lena Burke, Daniel René, Raymond Castellón, Alejandra Alberti, Andrés Cuervo, Ley Alejandro, Carlos Oliva, Lefty Pérez, Yolandita Monge and Topy Mamery, all walked down the red carpet and attended the event. Representing MEGA TV and SBS was Jaime Bayly, María Elvira Salazar, Frank Cairo, Allan Villafaña, Ana Remos, Camilo Egaña, Lourdes Ruiz Toledo, Alan Jacott, Daysi Ballmajó, Miguelito Gonzalez, Raul urbina, Ileana Garcia, Jessica Fox, and Jairo Martinez, among others. The Master of Ceremonies for the event was the beautiful and talented Mariela Encarnación.

Albita Rodriguez and Jerry Rivera, two of the hottest performers in the tropical music genre, gave such a breathtaking performance of “La Mega Se Pega”, the official theme song for MEGA TV’s national broadcasting campaign, that the crowd gave them a standing ovation. Jerry Rivera also performed his hit song “Cuesta Abajo,” while dancers performed the famous Argentine tango with a tropical twist both on stage and in the audience.

The highlight of the night was when José “Pepe” Díaz, a member of the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners, read a letter from Mayor Carlos Alvarez, declaring November 1 as “MEGA TV Day” in Miami-Dade County. Shortly after that, Miami Beach’s Vice Mayor, Michael Gongora, read a letter from Mayor David Derner that named November 1 “MEGA TV Day” for Miami Beach.

“This celebration is a great opportunity to recognize everyone who contributed to MEGA TV’s success in key cities of the United States,” said Cynthia Hudson - Fernández, Chief Creative Officer and Executive Vice President of Mega TV. “Through their support and hard work, MEGA TV continually delivers high quality programming that has a special focus on accurate investigative journalism and entertainment that is suitable for all families. Moreover, this partnership enables us to not only build on the station’s record setting growth in South Florida, but it also allows us to become a major player in the competitive U.S. Hispanic television market.”

Since launching a year and a half ago, MEGA TV has been the fastest-growing television station in the history of the South Florida television market, achieving unprecedented recognition from viewers in record time.

John De Armas, Vice President of DirecTV, was also in attendance and surprised guests with a free year of service from DirecTV Más.

“As the home of MEGA TV, Miami deserved the brightest and most spectacular party,” he said. “We are proud to be able to offer this excellent television station to our Latin audience and we are extremely pleased to welcome MEGA TV into the DirecTV family.”
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“JumpTV Inc. AIM: JTV TSX: JTV www.JumpTV.com, the worlds leading broadcaster of ethnic television over the Internet, has signed an exclusive Internet-broadcast agreement with Frecuencia Latina, one of Perus top two national television channels.

Frecuencia Latina is a general entertainment channel best known for its original program lineup, including “El Francotirador,” one of the highest rated television programs in the country, hosted by the renowned writer and TV host, Jaime Bayly.

JumpTV will offer the channel on an a la carte basis for US$9.95 per month and will also include Frecuencia Latina in the companys popular bundle of Peruvian channels for US$16.95 per month, when launched commercially. The bundle provides subscribers access to a well-rounded mix of popular Peruvian programming from premier channels including América TV and Red Panamericana.

“We believe that Internet is a vital platform for our content, as there are millions of people of Peruvian descent living in communities throughout the world that want access to their favorite programming from home,” said Alberto Cabello, chief executive officer of Frecuencia Latina. “JumpTVs easy-to-use platform and marketing capabilities were an integral part of the decision-making process when choosing the right Internet television provider to broadcast our content.”

Kaleil Isaza Tuzman, president and chief executive officer of JumpTV International commented, “JumpTV is committed to our strategy of providing compelling country and regional channel bundles for specific diaspora communities. With the addition of Frecuencia Latina, one of Perus leading national channels, we are not only strengthening our Peruvian offering, but also our Latin American lineup in general.”

“Frecuencia Latina is a wonderful addition to JumpTVs Peruvian lineup,” said Juan Carlos Estevez, regional director of JumpTVs Latin American and Caribbean operations. “We are confident that the channels celebrated, original programming will drive subscribers to JumpTV.com to access shows that keep them informed, entertained and connected to home. Partnering with Frecuencia Latina is further validation that both channels and subscribers are eager to join our online viewing community.”

Frecuencia Latina was signed subsequent to the Companys September 30, 2006 quarter end disclosure. JumpTV now has 241 channels under license.”

“anal SUR premieres the interview program “Bayly desde Miami” (Bayly From Miami), hosted by controversial reporter Jaime Bayly, who is renowned as the best interviewer in Hispanic television, thanks to his style of clever questioning and expressing direct opinions, free of inhibitions.

Bayly is unmistakable, irreverent, and quick-witted. During his conversations, he turns the ordinary into something extraordinary and shares his perfectly-handled, satirical sense of humor with everybody around him. Without a doubt, Bayly is already surprising TV audiences with his witty remarks and captivating them with his analyses and reflections which he contributes to all his interviews where only the new and different prevails, and where anything is possible. “Bayly desde Miami” is broadcasted by Canal SUR Mondays through Fridays at 9:00 PM, EST.

“We, the Canal SUR family, are pleased with the programming we offer, and having Bayly back means scoring with our audience,” said Arturo Delgado, CEO of SUR Corporation, parent company of Canal SUR.

Canal Sur is the television channel that broadcasts programming without commercials or editions, completely in Spanish, from several countries, including Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Honduras, Peru, the United States, Uruguay, and Venezuela. Its signal is broadcasted by satellite only by DISH Network, and by the main cable companies: Atlantic Broadband, Cablevision Systems, Charter Communications, Comcast Cable, COX Communications, RCN, Time Warner, and Verizon. After more than 14 years on the air, it currently reaches about two million homes throughout the United States.

For more information, please visit http://www.canalsur.com“

“Mega TV Channel 22, in connection with a press conference event at its Coconut Grove headquarters, yesterday announced the launch of nine new series additions to Mega TV’s Fall program schedule beginning September 4, 2006. Hosted by Mega TV’s weekend music magazine “LaMusica.com” personalities, Mariela Encarnación and Rashel Diaz, Mega TV welcomed 200 clients and guests to get a sneak peek at its new fall line-up of television programming and introduce clients and guests to Mega TV’s newest Mega Men.

Headlining Mega TV’s new fall line up is renowned Peruvian writer and journalist, Jaime Bayly. Known throughout Latin America for his interviews and eclectic guests, Jaime Bayly will host “Bayly” on Mega TV primetime Monday through Friday at 10:00 p.m. “